US Bridges

Nj 10 over Black River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.8 M. East of US 46 · Structure no. 1401150

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over Black River is a concrete slab carrying Nj 10 over Black River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,356 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 10
CrossesBlack River
Location1.8 M. East of US 46
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.86131, -74.62805
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,297 (2024)
Projected traffic18,356 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 10 over Black River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 10 over Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 10 over Black River carry?

About 15,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over Black River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.